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Welcome to Day 2223 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.\nThis is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom\nWisdom Nuggets \u2013 Proverbs 12:8-14 \u2013 Daily Wisdom\nWisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2223\n\nWelcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2223 of our trek. The purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.\n\nIn today\u2019s Wisdom Nugget, I\u2019m delighted to continue our journey through the book of Proverbs, where we explore its timeless wisdom. Today, we\u2019re delving into Proverbs 12:8-14, from the New Living Translation. So, lace up your hiking boots as we uncover these verses\u2019 contrasting paths of wisdom and foolishness.\n\nIn Proverbs 12:8-14, we continue our exploration of the characteristics and outcomes of living a life of wisdom. These verses provide valuable insights into the distinctions between the wise and the foolish.\n\nVerse 8: \u201cA person is praised according to their prudence, and one with a warped mind is despised.\u201d\n\nThis verse introduces us to the idea that prudence leads to praise, while a warped mind leads to disdain. It underscores the importance of sound judgment and wise decision-making.\n\nVerse 9: \u201cBetter to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food.\u201d\n\nHere, we encounter the contrast between humility and pretension. It\u2019s better to be humble and have support than to pretend to be important but lack basic needs. It emphasizes the value of humility and authenticity.\n\nVerse 10: \u201cThe righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.\u201d\n\nThese verses highlight the contrast in how the righteous and the wicked treat animals. The righteous care for their needs, while even the kindest acts of the wicked are ultimately cruel. It underscores the importance of compassion and empathy.\n\nVerse 11: \u201cThose who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.\u201d\n\nHere, we see the contrast between hard work and chasing after fantasies. Working the land leads to abundant food, while pursuing empty dreams shows a lack of sense. It reminds us of the value of diligence and practicality.\n\nVerse 12: \u201cThe wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures.\u201d\n\nThese verses emphasize the contrasting destinies of the wicked and the righteous. The wicked desire the power of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures. It highlights the enduring impact of a righteous life.\n\nVerse 13: \u201cThe wicked are trapped by their sinful talk, but the virtuous escape so quickly.\u201d\n\nThis verse underscores the power of words and their consequences. Their sinful talk ensnares the wicked, while the virtuous quickly escape such traps. It reminds us of the importance of speaking with wisdom and integrity.\n\nVerse 14: \u201cPeople can get their reward through the words of their mouths; they get what they deserve.\u201d\n\nThese verses bring attention to the idea...